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A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Steven Thorson, #142630

February 28, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:  Chris Gautz, Public Information Officer

                        517-373-6391

 

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 to consider the possible parole of Steven Thorson, #142630.  It will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Handlon Michigan Training Center; Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan.

Steven Thorson is serving a Life sentence for the crime of Murder 2nd Degree. He was sentenced on March 21, 1977 out of Wayne County.

Brian J. Shipman and Jerome L. Warfield, Members of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of the Lifer Law, MCLA 791.234.

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